NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kenny Dichter, Founder and CEO of Wheels Up, a revolutionary membership-based private aviation company which lowers the upfront investment to enjoy flying privately, and Sean Magennis, COO of Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), a not-for-profit global network of young chief executives, have jointly announced a partnership designating Wheels Up an official private aviation partner for YPO.
Per the three-year agreement, Wheels Up will have access to the YPO member network through global and regional conference sponsorship, as well as marketing and brand enhancement assets, and will be designated “Official Partner” of YPO. Wheels Up will serve as sponsor for a selection of YPO events, including the YPO Global Leadership Conference and the Global EDGE in Los Angeles February 23 - 27, 2014, which connects more than 3,000 members with intensive dialogue surrounding issues concerning today’s CEOs. Wheels Up will also provide private aviation services for YPO forum retreats at attractive rates for members, without the requirement of a Wheels Up membership.
In turn, YPO members will receive extra benefits upon Wheels Up membership, with access to its closed-fleet of Beechcraft King Air 350i aircraft. In addition, members will receive Wheels Up member rates on JetSuite-operated aircraft, without an upfront commitment.
“YPO is the premier global organization that connects young executives and business leaders, two demographic groups we are actively targeting as Wheels Up members,” said Mr. Dichter. “Through our ‘8,760 culture’ at Wheels Up, we work every hour of every day to engage our members with luminaries from the worlds of entertainment, politics and business, which is synergistic with the goals of YPO. Both companies are focused on building relationships and offering exclusive benefits to the membership.”
“Our global network of young executives are constantly on the go, nationally and internationally, and looking for exclusive access and networking opportunities,” said Mr. Magennis. “Wheels Up can help get them there safely and conveniently with an aviation solution that provides the utmost flexibility.
About Wheels Up
Wheels Up is a revolutionary membership-based private aviation company, which lowers the upfront investment to enjoy flying privately, while providing unparalleled flexibility. Wheels Up was created and is led by Kenny Dichter, the founder of Marquis Jet and innovator of the first 25-hour fractional jet card. Offering a member experience that is both high-tech and high-touch, Wheels Up has developed proprietary cutting-edge booking and rideshare applications and offers unrivaled personalized service. With a modest initiation fee and reasonable annual dues, Wheels Up is designed to appeal to individuals and corporations currently flying privately. With an 8,760-hour culture (referencing the number of hours in a year), Wheels Up membership includes Wheels Down, a corresponding lifestyle and event service engaging members through exclusive offerings around major sporting events, intimate concerts, culinary experiences and opportunities to meet luminaries from the worlds of entertainment, politics and business.
Wheels Up will act as agent for the Wheels Up members, and is not the operator of the program aircraft; FAA licensed and DOT registered air carriers participating in the program will exercise full operational control of the program aircraft. Any aircraft owned by Wheels Up will be dry leased to the operating air carrier to facilitate operations by that carrier. For additional information, please visit www.WheelsUp.com.
About YPO
YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization) is a not-for-profit, global network of young chief executives connected around the shared mission of becoming Better Leaders Through Education and Idea ExchangeTM. Founded in 1950, YPO today provides 21,000 peers in 129 countries with access to unique experiences, world-class resources, alliances with top learning institutions, and specialized networks that help them enhance their business, community and personal leadership. Altogether, YPO member-run companies employ more than 16 million people around the world and generate US$6 trillion in annual revenues. For more information, visit www.ypo.org. Also see us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
